Zurich city guide

Consider buying a ZurichCARD.

It provides an excellent value and makes it much easier for you to get around as you don`t have to worry about tickets.

You can buy them at Switzerland info (+) booths located at the Airport in the arrival halls of Terminal 1 and 2 or at the ticket counters of the railway station within the airport.Further, you can buy them at all ticket machines that sell tickets for public transport at the airport or within the city.

The local train S 10 leaves from Zurich main station track 21/22 and departs every 20 minutes.

The train will take you in 27 minutes almost to the top of the Mountain. An easy 10-minute walk will bring you up to Uto Kulm.

From there you have a magnificent view of the whole city of Zurich. You will find there further a Restaurant and a 30-meter viewing platform (access CHF 2.- per Person) from where you have even better views of the city. Enjoy the panorama and take great pictures.

On Uto Kulm, there is as well a 4 Star hotel located where you could stay overnight. Start your day the best way, by watching the sun rise over Zurich. The prices are lower than in the city center, so if you travel on a budget and you don`t mind the walk and the train ride this is, in my opinion, a better alternative to an Airport hotel for example.Luggage service from the train station can be arranged and is included.

If you want to take a longer hike, I recommend taking a hike to the 'Luftseilbahn Felsenegg'.It will take about 1.5 hours. Just follow the signposts. The aerial cableway will take you downto Adliswil where you can take the S4 train which runs every 10 or 20 minutes back to Zurichmain station.

You only need the Zurich card for this trip.

Limmat river cruise

From 2 April to 22 October, you can take the small river boats on the river Limmat. They make a one hour round trip to Lake Zurich. It passes seven bridges and offers a view of the old town and the most beautiful sights Zurich has to offer. Best departure point is the Landesmuseum landing stage close to the Zurich main station.

In the case of high water level or strong currents, this service can be canceled.For the River cruise a Zone 110 (city center) ticket and a boat surcharge of CHF 5.- has to be paid. With a ZurichCard you only pay CHF 5.-

Relax with a panoramic view from a rooftop pool

On a cold or rainy day, there is nothing better to do as heading to Thermalbad&Spa at the Hürlimann Areal, a former brewery. The view over the city from the rooftop pool is outstanding. But there's more: you can relax in huge wooden water-filled tubs of the old brewery in the basement and for an additional payment you can enjoy treatments at the Irish-Roman spa with its steam baths and shallow pools.

General Admission fee: Adults CHF 36.- Children 18.- (1-6 years of age for free)

Shopping in Zurich

Located between Zurich main station and the lake of Zurichis the Bahnhofstrasse.

A watch or a suit, Louis Vuitton, Hermes,Jelmoli House of Brands, Manor and so much more.Here you can find everything from electronics, Jeansup to 7 figure watches. The one street in Zurich thatcaters to all your shopping needs.

Relax in between at the outside tables of the famousConfiserie Sprüngli with a coffee and try some of the world famous Luxemburgerli. It is located in the middle of the Bahnhofstrasse, on Paradeplatz. The center of Swiss finance.

On Saturdays between May and October, you will find a flea market on Bürkliplatz at the lake end of the Bahnhofstrasse for your vintage souvenirs. It`s open between 7 am to 5 pm.

Many more stores can be found in the Shopville, the shopping center at the Zurich main station.Here you find fewer luxury brands and more things for everyday wear and electronics as well.

Architecture of the Old Town

Tramways are the best option to get around Zurich city

Helmhaus museum and the Fraumünster church

The viewing platform on Mount Uetliberg - Top of Zurich

View from Uto Kulm - Top of Zurich

Limmat river cruise boat

Make the most out of a bad weather day and relax with a panoramic view of Zurich

The duration of our tours varies as our tours are private. We always have some spare time during our trips, and we can extend the tour duration free of charge by an hour or two, according to your needs. We want you to have a relaxed and enjoyable trip without rush. If you need to be back at a specific time, please let us know at the time of booking.

Group size

All our tours are private. It will be only your party present. In order to provide you the best experience we only accept groups up to 6 Persons with max. 3 children per group. An adult must accompany children.

Class of travel

On most of our tours you can choose the class of travel on the trains. Choose between first-class (Premium) and second-class (Economy).

Mountain railways, Post buses, and cable cars have only one class of travel.